Clostridium

Rank: Genus

Lineage: Bacteria;Firmicutes;Clostridia;Clostridiales;Clostridiaceae;Clostridium

Description: Clostridium is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria, which includes several significant human pathogens, including the causative agent of botulism and an important cause of diarrhea, Clostridium difficile. They are obligate anaerobes capable of producing endospores. The normal, reproducing cells of Clostridium, called the vegetative form, are rod-shaped, which gives them their name, from the spindle. Clostridium endospores have a distinct bowling pin or bottle shape, distinguishing them from other bacterial endospores, which are usually ovoid in shape. Clostridium species inhabit soils and the intestinal tract of animals, including humans. Clostridium is a normal inhabitant of the healthy lower reproductive tract of women. More >> Less >>

Reference Material:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clostridium

Name	Rank	Genomes
Clostridium	Genus	5
Clostridium botulinum	Species	3
Clostridium tetani	Species	1
Clostridium perfringens	Species	1

Name: Clostridium

Rank: Genus

Lineage:
Bacteria;Firmicutes;Clostridia;Clostridiales;Clostridiaceae;Clostridium

Description:
Clostridium is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria, which includes several significant human pathogens, including the causative agent of botulism and an important cause of diarrhea, Clostridium difficile. They are obligate anaerobes capable of producing endospores. The normal, reproducing cells of Clostridium, called the vegetative form, are rod-shaped, which gives them their name, from the spindle. Clostridium endospores have a distinct bowling pin or bottle shape, distinguishing them from other bacterial endospores, which are usually ovoid in shape. Clostridium species inhabit soils and the intestinal tract of animals, including humans. Clostridium is a normal inhabitant of the healthy lower reproductive tract of women.

Reference Material:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clostridium